Category Archives: Property Division

How Are Stock Options Divided in Oregon Divorce Cases?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As part of our Portland Oregon Divorce practice, we see a lot of people considering divorce that have stock option grants. There is a lot of confusion in the public about whether or not options are property that can be … Continue reading →

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valuation issues with small businesses

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

Many divorces involve the valuation of a small business.  It is not uncommon for spouses to co-own a small business or for one spouse to own a small business.  In the course of the divorce proceedings that business has to … Continue reading →

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New Case Law – Life Insurance Requirement in Judgment

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Daniel Margolin

On March 16, 2011, the Oregon Court Appeals issued and opinion in McIntire v. Lang.  The opinion can be read at http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A141918.htm Petitioners appeal from a judgment of the probate court declaring that respondent’s claim against the estate of Heather … Continue reading →

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Divorce Property Division 101

Posted on March 6, 2011 by C. Sean Stephens

As Portland, Oregon based divorce and family law lawyers, we get a lot of questions from Oregonians about what happens to property at the time of divorce.  There is a lot of misinformation about what the court does and can … Continue reading →

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